Gardens Around Texas

A look at 14 unique gardens that demonstrate the beauty of Texas. From water lily collections and butterfly habitats to rose gardens and giant swaths of blooming tulips, these gardens represent some of the diversity of a state that treasures the beauty of nature.

Purple coneflower (in front) and mealy blue sage in the gardens at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The centers cultivated gardens and meadows showcase more than 600 species of native Texas plants.

Purple coneflower (in front) and mealy blue sage in the gardens at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The centers cultivated gardens and meadows showcase more than 600 species of native Texas plants.

Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead is known for a collection of... Photo-6083359.82796 - Houston Chronicle

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The South Texas Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christi has a reptile collection including Ivan “The Terrible” Iguana.

The South Texas Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christi has a reptile collection including Ivan “The Terrible” Iguana.

Photo: Michael Womack, South Texas Botanical Gardens

The South Texas Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christi has a reptile... Photo-6083360.82796 - Houston Chronicle

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The Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin has been called the jewel in the heart of Austin.

The Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin has been called the jewel in the heart of Austin.

Photo: By Victor Ovalle, Zilker Gardens

The Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin has been called the jewel... Photo-6083362.82796 - Houston Chronicle

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Rose beds cascade down the slope of the Rose Ramp at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Rose beds cascade down the slope of the Rose Ramp at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

Photo: Judy Bauereisen, Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Rose beds cascade down the slope of the Rose Ramp at the Fort... Photo-6083363.82796 - Houston Chronicle

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Fall foliage surrounds Golden Moon Bridge in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Spring brings a display of native and exotic plants in 23 specialty gardens with a begonia collection and Kyoto-styled Japanese gardens. less

Fall foliage surrounds Golden Moon Bridge in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Spring brings a display of native and exotic plants in 23 specialty gardens with a begonia collection and Kyoto-styled Japanese ... more